2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR – DEPARTMENT PLANS FOR 2011-2012 DEPARTMENT: _ CHAIR: _ School-wide DRSLs (Desired Results for Student Learning) - Our students will be:
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS
EMPOWERED LEADERS
Guiding Questions for Departmental Analysis “ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS”
How are the department’s curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with the school’s desired results for student learning (DRSLs)?
How does each course offering align with the state’s Core Curriculum, which prescribes content and course-specific intended learning outcomes?
To what extent does the department utilize a variety of assessments to monitor student achievement and adjust instructional practices?
How does the department collaborate with other departments to create integrated, relevant and authentic learning opportunities for students?
To what extent do department members utilize inclusionary teaching strategies to meet the needs of ALL students (ESL, special education, gifted, etc.)?
To what degree are the department’s policies, operational procedures, and allocation and use of resources aligned with the educational agenda of the school?
How does the department collaborate and engage in ongoing professional development growth for the purpose of improving student performance?
How do students have access to additional support beyond the classroom?
How do students have access to and utilize technology as a regular part of the instructional program?
How does current staffing and certification meet current program needs?
How is the department collectively addressing the school’s current school improvement goals?
AREAS OF STRENGTH: With respect to these questions, what are the department’s strengths? What evidence/data validates these findings? RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GROWTH: With respect to these questions, what are the major areas for departmental growth? What evidence/data validates these findings? ***Each department will state a CONCRETE, MEASURABLE goal WITH A TIME TABLE that relates to a specific area selected by department members for the coming year. This goal should come from the “Essential Questions”. _ Department Goal:
Plan of Action: (INCLUDE HOW YOUR WILL MEASURE THE OUTCOME & A TIME TABLE)
Resources Used/Who will Ask? SL District SIP report: Guiding Questions 2010-11
DEPARTMENT: _ CHAIR: _
School-wide DRSLs (Desired Results for Student Learning) - Our students will be:
Guiding Questions for Departmental Analysis
“ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS”
AREAS OF STRENGTH:
With respect to these questions, what are the department’s strengths?
What evidence/data validates these findings?
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GROWTH:
With respect to these questions, what are the major areas for departmental growth?
What evidence/data validates these findings?
***Each department will state a CONCRETE, MEASURABLE goal WITH A TIME TABLE that relates to a specific area selected by department members for the coming year. This goal should come from the “Essential Questions”.
_ Department Goal:
Plan of Action: (INCLUDE HOW YOUR WILL MEASURE THE OUTCOME & A TIME TABLE)
Resources Used/Who will Ask?
SL District SIP report: Guiding Questions 2010-11